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WHEELS AND TIRES

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” (P.6-

3).

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It

monitors tire pressure of all tires except

the spare (if so equipped). When the low

tire pressure warning light is lit, and the

“Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning

message is displayed in the vehicle in-

formation display, one or more of your

tires is significantly under-inflated.

The TPMS will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH

(25 km/h). Also, this system may not

detect a sudden drop in tire pressure

(for example a flat tire while driving).

SDI1499A

Room light

For more details, see “Low tire pressure

warning light” (P.2-14), “Tire Pressure Mon-

itoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5) and “Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-

3).

SDI2653

Cargo light

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Tire inflation pressure

outside the vehicle for inflating the

tires to the recommended COLD

tire pressure. (See “TPMS with Easy

Fill Tire Alert” (P.5-8).)

Incorrect tire pressure, including

under inflation, may adversely

affect tire life and vehicle hand-

ling.

handling characteristics

and could also lead to a

serious accident. Loading

beyond the specified capa-

city may also result in failure

of other vehicle compo-

nents.

Before taking a long trip, or

whenever you heavily load

your vehicle, use a tire pres-

sure gauge to ensure that

the tire pressures are at the

specified level.

For additional information

regarding tires, refer to “Im-

portant Tire Safety Informa-

tion” (US) or “Tire Safety

Information” (Canada) in the

Warranty Information Book-

let.

Check the pressure of the tires

(including the spare (if so

equipped)) often and always prior

to long distance trips. The recom-

mended tire pressure specifica-

tions are shown on the Tire and

Loading Information label under

the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.

The Tire and Loading Information

label is affixed to the driver side

center pillar. Tire pressures should

be checked regularly because:

.

WARNING

.

Improperly inflated tires can

fail suddenly and cause an

accident.

.

Most tires naturally lose air over

time.

The Gross Vehicle Weight

rating (GVWR) is located on

the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. cer-

tification label. The vehicle

weight capacity is indicated

on the Tire and Loading In-

formation label. Do not load

your vehicle beyond this ca-

pacity. Overloading your ve-

hicle may result in reduced

tire life, unsafe operating

conditions due to premature

tire failure, or unfavorable

.

Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other

objects or if the vehicle strikes

a curb while parking.

The tire pressures should be

checked when the tires are cold.

The tires are considered COLD after

the vehicle has been parked for 3 or

more hours, or driven less than 1

mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert pro-

vides visual and audible signals

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Cold tire pressure: Inflate

the tires to this pressure

when the tires are cold.

Tires are considered COLD

after the vehicle has been

parked for 3 or more hours,

or driven less than 1 mile

(1.6 km) at moderate

speeds. The recommended

cold tire inflation is set by

the manufacturer to pro-

vide the best balance of

tire wear, vehicle handling,

driveability, tire noise, etc.,

up to the vehicle’s GVWR.

Tire size — see “Tire label-

ing” (P.8-33).

Spare tire size or compact

spare tire size (if so

equipped)

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Tire and Loading Information label

Seating capacity: The max-

imum number of occu-

pants that can be seated

in the vehicle.

hicle loading information”

(P.10-12).

Original size: The size of

the tires originally installed

on the vehicle at the fac-

tory.

Vehicle load limit: See “Ve-

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4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge stem and compare it to

the specification shown on the

Tire and Loading Information

label.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If

too much air is added, press the

core of the valve stem briefly

with the tip of the gauge stem to

release pressure. Recheck the

pressure and add or release air

as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all other

tires, including the spare (if so

equipped).

SDI1949

Checking the tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from

the tire.

2. Press the pressure gauge

squarely onto the valve stem.

Do not press too hard or force

the valve stem sideways, or air

will escape. If the hissing sound

of air escaping from the tire is

heard while checking the pres-

sure, reposition the gauge to

eliminate this leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

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COLD TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE

SIZE

230 kPa, 33 PSI

240 kPa, 35 PSI

230 kPa, 33 PSI

240 kPa, 35 PSI

215/65 R16 98H

215/60 R17 96H

225/45 R19 92W

215/65 R16 98H

FRONT ORIGINAL

TIRE

REAR ORIGINAL TIRE 215/60 R17 96H

225/45 R19 92W

SPARE TIRE (if so T145/90 D16 106M

420 kPa, 60 PSI

equipped)

T135/90 D16 102M

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Example

TIRE LABELING

Federal law requires tire manufac-

turers to place standardized infor-

mation on the sidewall of all tires.

This information identifies and de-

scribes the fundamental character-

istics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number (TIN)

for safety standard certification.

The TIN can be used to identify

the tire in case of a recall.

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height to width.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (16): This

number is the wheel or rim

diameter in inches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (94):

This number is the tire’s load

index. It is a measurement of

how much weight each tire can

support. You may not find this

information on all tires because

it is not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should

not drive the vehicle faster than

the tire speed rating.

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Example

Example (Type A) (if so equipped)

Tire size (example: P215/60R16

94H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is

designed for passenger vehicles.

(Not all tires have this informa-

tion.)

2. Three-digit number (215): This

number gives the width in milli-

meters of the tire from sidewall

edge to sidewall edge.

3. Two-digit number (60): This

number, known as the aspect

ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX

XXX XXXX)

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De-

partment Of Transportation”.

The symbol can be placed

above, below or to the left or

right of the Tire Identification

Number.

2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s

identification mark

3. Two-digit code: Tire size

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4. Three-digit code: Tire type code

(Optional)

acteristics of the tire.

4. Four numbers represent the

week and year the tire was built.

For example, the numbers 3103

means the 31st week of 2003.

5. Four numbers represent the

week and year the tire was built.

For example, the numbers 3103

means the 31st week of 2003. If

these numbers are missing, then

look on the other sidewall of the

tire.

Tire ply composition and materi-

al

The number of layers or plies of

rubber-coated fabric in the tire.

Tire manufacturers also must in-

dicate the materials in the tire,

which include steel, nylon, polye-

ster, and others.

WAI0339X

Example (Type B) (if so equipped)

TIN (Tire Identification

Number) for a new tire

(example: DOT XXX XXXXXX

XXXX)

Maximum permissible inflation

pressure

This number is the greatest

amount of air pressure that should

be put in the tire. Do not exceed the

maximum permissible inflation

pressure.

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De-

partment Of Transportation”.

The symbol can be placed

above, below or to the left of

the Tire Identification Number.

Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maxi-

mum load in kilograms and pounds

that can be carried by the tire.

When replacing the tires on the

vehicle, always use a tire that has

2. Three-digit code: Manufacturer’s

identification mark

3. Six-digit code: Descriptive code

used to identify significant char-

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the same load rating as the factory vehicle.

.

Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction and

tread pattern on all four wheels.

Failure to do so may result in a

circumference difference be-

tween tires on the front and rear

axles which can cause the Vehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC) system to

malfunction resulting in personal

injury or death, excessive tire

wear and may damage the trans-

mission, transfer case and differ-

ential gears.

installed tire.

TYPES OF TIRES

Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”

Indicates whether the tire requires

an inner tube (“tube type”) or not

(“tubeless”).

WARNING

.

When changing or replacing tires,

be sure all four tires are of the

same type (Example: Summer, All

Season or Snow) and construc-

tion. A NISSAN dealer may be able

to help you with information

about tire type, size, speed rating

and availability.

Replacement tires may have a

lower speed rating than the fac-

tory equipped tires, and may not

match the potential maximum

vehicle speed. Never exceed the

maximum speed rating of the

tire.

Replacing tires with those not

originally specified by NISSAN

could affect the proper operation

of the TPMS.

For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Important

Tire Safety Information” (US) or

“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-

da) in the Warranty Information

Booklet.

The word “radial”

The word “radial” is shown, if the

tire has radial structure.

Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or brand name is

shown.

All season tires

NISSAN specifies all season tires on some

models to provide good performance all

year, including snowy and icy road con-

ditions. All Season tires are identified by

ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow)

on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have

better snow traction than All Season tires

and may be more appropriate in some

areas.

Other tire-related terminology:

In addition to the many terms that

are defined throughout this sec-

tion, Intended Outboard Sidewall is

(1) the sidewall that contains a

whitewall, bears white lettering or

bears manufacturer, brand and/or

model name molding that is higher

or deeper than the same molding

on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(2) the outward facing sidewall of

an asymmetrical tire that has a

particular side that must always

face outward when mounted on a

.

Summer tires

NISSAN specifies summer tires on some

models to provide superior performance

on dry roads. Summer tire performance is

substantially reduced in snow and ice.

Summer tires do not have the tire trac-

tion rating M&S on the tire sidewall.

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If you plan to operate your vehicle in

snowy or icy conditions, NISSAN recom-

mends the use of SNOW tires or ALL

SEASON tires on all four wheels.

Tire chains must be installed only on

the front wheels and not on the rear

wheels.

TIRE CHAINS

Use of tire chains may be prohibited

according to location. Check the local

laws before installing tire chains. When

installing tire chains, make sure they are

the proper size for the tires on your

vehicle and are installed according to

the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.

Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S”

chains are used on vehicles with re-

stricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles

that can use Class “S” chains are designed

to meet the SAE standard minimum

clearances between the tire and the

closest vehicle suspension or body com-

ponent required to accommodate the

use of a winter traction device (tire chains

or cables). The minimum clearances are

determined using the factory equipped

tire size. Other types may damage your

vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re-

commended by the tire chain manufac-

turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links

of the tire chain must be secured or

removed to prevent the possibility of

whipping action damage to the fenders

or underbody. If possible, avoid fully load-

ing your vehicle when using tire chains. In

addition, drive at a reduced speed. Other-

wise, your vehicle may be damaged and/

or vehicle handling and performance may

be adversely affected.

Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY

USE ONLY spare tire (if so equipped).

Snow tires

Do not use tire chains on dry roads.

Driving with tire chains in such conditions

can cause damage to the various me-

chanisms of the vehicle due to some

overstress.

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to

select tires equivalent in size and load

rating to the original equipment tires. If

you do not, it can adversely affect the

safety and handling of your vehicle.

Generally, snow tires will have lower

speed ratings than factory equipped tires

and may not match the potential max-

imum vehicle speed. Never exceed the

maximum speed rating of the tire.

If you install snow tires, they must be the

same size, brand, construction and tread

pattern on all four wheels.

For additional traction on icy roads,

studded tires may be used. However,

some U.S. states and Canadian provinces

prohibit their use. Check local, state and

provincial laws before installing studded

tires. Skid and traction capabilities of

studded snow tires, on wet or dry sur-

faces, may be poorer than that of non-

studded snow tires.

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The wheel nuts must be kept

tightened to the specification at

all times. It is recommended that

wheel nuts be tightened to the

specification at each tire rotation

interval.

WARNING

.

After rotating the tires,

check and adjust the tire

pressure.

Retighten the wheel nuts

when the vehicle has been

driven for 600 miles (1,000

km) (also in cases of a flat

tire, etc.).

Do not include the spare tire

(if so equipped) in the tire

rotation.

For additional information

regarding tires, refer to “Im-

portant Tire Safety Informa-

tion” (US) or “Tire Safety

Information” (Canada) in the

Warranty Information Book-

let.

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SDI1663

1. Wear indicator

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Tire rotation

2. Wear indicator location

mark

NISSAN recommends rotating the

tires at the specified interval shown

in the maintenance schedule. (See

the "9. Maintenance and sche-

dules" section. For tire replacing

procedure, see “Flat tire” (P.6-3).)

Tire wear and damage

.

WARNING

.

Tires should be periodically

inspected for wear, cracking,

bulging or objects caught in

the tread. If excessive wear,

cracks, bulging or deep cuts

are found, the tire(s) should

As soon as possible, tighten the

wheel nuts to the specified torque

with a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

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.

For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-

els, if your vehicle was originally

equipped with 4 tires that were

the same size and you are only

replacing 2 of the 4 tires, install

the new tires on the rear axle.

Placing new tires on the front

axle may cause loss of vehicle

control in some driving condi-

tions and cause an accident and

personal injury.

If the wheels are changed for any

reason, always replace with

wheels which have the same off-

set dimension. Wheels of a differ-

ent off-set could cause prema-

ture tire wear, degrade vehicle

handling characteristics and/or

interference with the brake

discs/drums. Such interference

can lead to decreased braking

efficiency and/or early brake

pad/shoe wear. See “Wheels and

tires” (P.10-7) of this manual for

wheel off-set dimensions.

be replaced.

tion” (US) or “Tire Safety

Information” (Canada) in the

Warranty Information Book-

let.

.

The original tires have built-

in tread wear indicators.

When wear indicators are

visible, the tire(s) should be

replaced.

Replacing wheels and tires

Tires degrade with age and

use. Have tires, including the

spare (if so equipped), over 6

years old checked by a qua-

lified technician, because

some tire damage may not

be obvious. Replace the tires

as necessary to prevent tire

failure and possible perso-

nal injury.

Improper service of the

spare tire (if so equipped)

may result in serious perso-

nal injury. If it is necessary to

repair the spare tire, it is

recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer for this ser-

vice.

When replacing a tire, use the same size,

tread design, speed rating and load

carrying capacity as originally equipped.

(See “Specifications” (P.10-7) for recom-

mended types and sizes of tires and

wheels.)

.

WARNING

.

The use of tires other than those

recommended or the mixed use

of tires of different brands, con-

struction (bias, bias-belted or ra-

dial), or tread patterns can

adversely affect the ride, braking,

handling, VDC system, ground

clearance, body-to-tire clearance,

tire chain clearance, speed-

ometer calibration, headlight

aim and bumper height. Some of

these effects may lead to acci-

dents and could result in serious

personal injury.

.

Since the spare tire (if so

equipped) is not equipped with

the TPMS, when a spare tire is

mounted or a wheel is replaced,

the TPMS will not function and

the low tire pressure warning

light will flash for approximately

.

For additional information

regarding tires, refer to “Im-

portant Tire Safety Informa-

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If excessive tire wear is found, it is

recommended that all four tires be re-

placed with tires of the same size, brand,

construction and tread pattern. The tire

pressure and wheel alignment should

also be checked and corrected as neces-

1 minute. The light will remain on

after 1 minute. Have your tires

replaced and/or TPMS system

reset as soon as possible. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for these services.

Replacing tires with those not

originally specified by NISSAN

could affect the proper operation

of the TPMS.

The TPMS sensor may be da-

maged if it is not handled cor-

rectly. Be careful when handling

the TPMS sensor.

or tires could have structural

damage and could fail without

warning.

.

The use of retread tire is not

recommended.

For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Important

Tire Safety Information” (US) or

“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-

da) in the Warranty Information

Booklet.

sary. It is recommended you visit

NISSAN dealer for this service.

a

.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle

handling and tire life. Even with regular

use, wheels can get out of balance.

Therefore, they should be balanced as

required.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models

When replacing the TPMS sensor,

the ID registration may be re-

quired. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for ID regis-

tration.

Do not use a valve stem cap that

is not specified by NISSAN. The

valve stem cap may become

stuck.

Be sure that the valve stem caps

are correctly fitted. Otherwise the

valve may be clogged up with dirt

and cause a malfunction or loss

of pressure.

Wheel balance service should be per-

formed with the wheels off the vehicle.

Spin balancing the wheels on the vehi-

cle could lead to mechanical damage.

For additional information regarding tires,

refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-

tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”

(Canada) in the Warranty Information

Booklet.

CAUTION

.

Always use tires of the same size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-

belted or radial), and tread pat-

tern on all four wheels. Failure to

do so may result in a circumfer-

ence difference between tires on

the front and rear axles which will

cause excessive tire wear and

may damage the transmission,

transfer case and rear differential

gears.

.

Care of wheels

See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details

about care of the wheels.

.

Only use spare tires (if so

equipped) specified for each

AWD model.

.

Do not install

a

damaged or

deformed wheel or tire even if it

has been repaired. Such wheels

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Spare tire (if so equipped)

50 MPH (80 km/h).

is reduced. To avoid damage to

the vehicle, do not drive over

obstacles. Also do not drive the

vehicle through an automatic car

wash since it may get caught.

Since the spare tire is not equipped with

the TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted

(TEMPORARY USE ONLY), the TPMS will

not function.

.

When driving on roads covered

with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY

USE ONLY spare tire should be

used on the rear wheels and

original tire used on the front

wheels (drive wheels). Use tire

chains only on the front (original)

tires.

Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire will wear at a

faster rate than the standard tire.

Replace the spare tire as soon as

the tread wear indicators appear.

Observe the following precautions if the

TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be

used, otherwise your vehicle could be

damaged or involved in an accident.

Emergency tire puncture repair kit

(if so equipped)

The emergency tire puncture repair kit is

supplied to the vehicle instead of a spare

tire. The kit must be used for temporarily

fixing a minor tire puncture. After using

the repair kit, it is recommended that visit

a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for

tire inspection and repair/replacement.

See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.

WARNING

.

The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare

tire should be used for emer-

gency use. It should be replaced

with the standard tire at the first

opportunity to avoid possible tire

or differential damage.

.

Do not use the spare tire on other

vehicles.

Do not use more than one spare

tire at the same time.

.

Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-

ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-

stalled. Avoid sharp turns and

abrupt braking while driving.

Periodically check spare tire in-

flation pressure. Always keep the

pressure of the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420

kPa, 4.2 bar).

CAUTION

.

Do not use tire chains on

a

TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.

Tire chains will not fit properly

and may cause damage to the

vehicle.

.

With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY

spare tire installed, do not drive

your vehicle at speeds faster than

Because the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire is smaller than

the original tire, ground clearance

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